Employment Opportunities

Prep School Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover)
Required September 2023
Part time (minimum 0.4)

At Abbot’s Hill School we promote both independent and collaborative learning and we nurture the unique talents of each pupil within a happy and caring environment.  We take pride in developing ambitious, bright and confident young people.

We are recruiting for a motivational, inspirational and enthusiastic PT Teacher of Drama to join our dedicated and forward thinking team to cover a period of maternity leave.

Teacher of Humanities
Required September 2023
Permanent, Part-time 0.8

This is the ideal opportunity for a well-qualified, inspirational teacher of History and/or RS to join a flourishing and lively department in its delivery of outstanding teaching and learning both through its curricular and co-curricular activities.

Senior Teacher English
Required September 2023
Permanent, Full-time

This is the ideal opportunity for a well-qualified, inspirational teacher of English to join a flourishing and lively department in its delivery of outstanding teaching and learning both through its curricular and co-curricular activities.

The post holder will be responsible for teaching Years 7-11 (we do not, currently, have a 6^th Form). Experience of teaching at A Level will be of benefit. We are a 4-16 school and so our teachers in the Senior school do work with teachers of English in the Prep school to ensure a seamless transition from Prep to Senior.

Head of Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
Required September 2023
Permanent, Full-time

This rarely available vacancy provides the opportunity for a well-qualified, inspirational and experienced teacher of Philosophy, Ethics and Religion (PER) to lead the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning at Abbot’s Hill.

Senior Teacher PE
Required September 2023
Permanent, Full-time

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join our Sport department in September.

The successful candidate will be involved in teaching a wide range of sporting activities. Abbot’s Hill offers netball, lacrosse, football, swimming, tag rugby, dance, gymnastics, cricket, tennis, athletics, and cross country with additional sports as part of the co-curricular program.

Senior Teacher Mathematics
Required September 2023
Permanent, Full-time

We are looking to appoint looking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Mathematics Teacher to join a department who are committed to ensuring superb outcomes for all pupils. The successful candidate will have excellent qualifications and a Mathematics or Mathematics-related degree. The post holder will be responsible for teaching Years 7-11 (we do not, currently, have a 6^th Form).

Second in Department, MFL
Required September 2023
Permanent, Full-time

An outstanding new Second in Department and teacher of French and Spanish is required to support the effective delivery of a coherent, well-balanced academic programme throughout the School for pupils of all abilities. They will ensure that pupils’ learning is at the heart of the department; that every pupil is supported to achieve their fullest potential; and – alongside the Head of Department – provide effective support and management of staff to facilitate the fulfilment of each colleague’s professional potential.

Senior School Cover Supervisor. Required for March/April 2023

Part time – 2 – 4 days per week, 8am – 4.30pm

Closing date: 12 noon, 28 February 2023.

Abbot’s Hill School wish to appoint a highly competent and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor.

The Cover Supervisor will cover and supervise lessons as required.  They will support teaching in the absence of the class teacher by ensuring that pupils understand the instructions for work which has been left. They will manage behaviour and promote a positive working atmosphere within the classroom.

Prospective enquiries

We are always pleased to receive enquiries from prospective candidates, irrespective of whether you are looking for an academic career or a position in a support role such as finance, human resources, administration, grounds and/or building maintenance, catering and cleaning. You may submit an initial enquiry or CV to our HR team: recruitment@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk.

Reference Requests

If you have been asked to provide a reference for the school, we would be very grateful if you could please complete the reference request form below and return it to the HR department at recruitment@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

Obtaining references is a vital part of our safeguarding procedures, and your cooperation is much appreciated. 

Should you require any further information that would assist you in completing this reference, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Safeguarding

Abbot’s Hill School is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils to safeguard and protect all in its care. We would like to remind all prospective candidates that should you be successful, then any provisional offers of employment will always be made subject to the receipt of pre-employment checks, according to current guidelines, which will include a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references which include a statement regards any interaction you may have had with children and a full career history being provided.